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Mother-of-pearl Blue

Polyommatus nivescens

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found in Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇪🇸 Spain

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)
Family
Lycaenidae
Genus
Polyommatus
Species
Polyommatus nivescens (Mother-of-pearl Blue)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish niña de nácar

Similar Species in Polyommatus

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Amanda´S Blue
Polyommatus thersites
Least Concern
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Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus
Least Concern
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Kolev'S Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus orphicus
Vulnerable
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Meleager'S Blue
Polyommatus daphnis
Least Concern
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Oberthür’s Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus fabressei
Least Concern
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Austaut'S Blue
Polyommatus celina
Not Evaluated
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Ripart'S Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus ripartii
Least Concern
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Eros Blue
Polyommatus eros
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mother-of-pearl Blue?
The scientific name of Mother-of-pearl Blue is Polyommatus nivescens. It belongs to the genus Polyommatus.
What is the conservation status of Mother-of-pearl Blue?
Mother-of-pearl Blue (Polyommatus nivescens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mother-of-pearl Blue live?
Mother-of-pearl Blue is found in Found in Spain. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Spain.
What family does Mother-of-pearl Blue belong to?
Mother-of-pearl Blue (Polyommatus nivescens) belongs to the genus Polyommatus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.
What kingdom does Mother-of-pearl Blue belong to?
Mother-of-pearl Blue (Polyommatus nivescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mother-of-pearl Blue?
The closest relatives of Mother-of-pearl Blue in the genus Polyommatus include Amanda´S Blue, Common Blue, Kolev'S Anomalous Blue, Meleager'S Blue, Oberthür’s Anomalous Blue.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Polyommatus — 9 Species

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Amanda´S Blue
Polyommatus thersites
LC 🐾
Common Blue
Polyommatus icarus
LC 🐾
Kolev'S Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus orphicus
VU 🐾
Meleager'S Blue
Polyommatus daphnis
LC
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Mother-of-pearl Blue
Polyommatus nivescens
NT
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Oberthür’s Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus fabressei
LC 🐾
Austaut'S Blue
Polyommatus celina
NE 🐾
Ripart'S Anomalous Blue
Polyommatus ripartii
LC 🐾
Eros Blue
Polyommatus eros
NT
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